The band presents the first preview of A Long Way From Kansashis next album.
Hot Chip begins a new stage with A Long Way From Kansashis next album, which will arrive on January 8, 2027. The announcement is accompanied by the premiere of “Random Violence”the first promotional single that works as a preview of what will be their ninth album.
“Random Violence” is a tribute to Keith McIvorknown as “JD Twitch”Scottish DJ and producer who He died in September 2025, at age 57, after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor; However, his influence on the Glasgow electronic scene and his relationship with Hot Chip were captured in this new piece.
The release also arrives alongside a video directed by Jack Colewhich features Boss Morris, a British female group dedicated to reinterpreting traditional morris dance from a contemporary perspective. For its part, Al Doyle explained that the clip recovers the atmosphere of the Optimo Espookio Halloween parties, which they attended at the Sub Club, where the group met McIvor.
A Long Way From Kansas will have 11 songs and will include collaborations with Beth Dittoof Gossipin “Me In Your Head”and Eddie Chaconin “The Garden”. Besides, Felix Martin will participate for the first time as a vocalist on an album Hot Chipwhose title refers to The Wizard of Oz and to Dorothy’s path to return home.
This is the cover and the tracklist:
01. “Stuck Around”
02. “Waiting Around”
03. “Random Violence”
04. “The Mask Is Slipping”
05. “Splinter”
06. “Shortcut To Love”
07. “Me In Your Head (feat. Beth Ditto)”
08. “Hook Me Up”
09. “Secular Hymns”
10. “The Garden (feat. Eddie Chacon)”
11. “Crushing”
